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[Z06] Do Weld RT-S 17x5" Fronts fit over Z06 brakes??

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Old 05-27-2016, 06:56 AM
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Default Do Weld RT-S 17x5" Fronts fit over Z06 brakes??

Like the title says, I'm trying to get a definitive answer on whether the
RT-S 17x5s 71 Series (5-spoke) will fit over my stock GS brakes without any modification to the calipers.
I've already encountered interference with some 17x12" ZR-1 replicas hitting on the rear calipers, and I'm thinking the front calipers are probably larger, so I don't want to order a new set of fronts and then find out I need to grind down my calipers.
Weld doesn't list a 17x5" version of the 71 series for the Z06 on their website, so I'm wondering if they actually fit??
These are the ones I'm looking at:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wld-71hb7050b22a

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I run it with no issues. 17x5 up front 17x11 out back.
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Originally Posted by NachosZO6
I run it with no issues. 17x5 up front 17x11 out back.
Thanks man!
Greatly appreciated. Im thinking I may just order me a set of those and a matching set of M&H skinnies!
I just picked up my 17x11s today. Got them from Hinson, who had them in stock, when everybody else, including Summit, Jegs, etc. had them on backorder. Those guys are the best! Hinson Motorsports - FTW!
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Originally Posted by NachosZO6
I run it with no issues. 17x5 up front 17x11 out back.
Yup run the same.


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Originally Posted by rio95
Yup run the same.

Nice! Love the black and blue look!
I take it that you need to put any balancing weights well inside the barrel of the wheel to prevent them hitting the caliper?
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Originally Posted by CI GS
Nice! Love the black and blue look!
I take it that you need to put any balancing weights well inside the barrel of the wheel to prevent them hitting the caliper?
I'm pretty sure they can go wherever they need to go.
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What kind of pressure do you need to run in your front skinnies? I ordered a set of 185/55/17 M&Hs but I can't find anything on their website about pressures.

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